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STEP 1: Decide How Much Light Your Garden Will Have

Looking at the images below, find the image that most closely resembles where your garden will be placed.

Direct Sun

In this image the vertical garden is within 2 feet of a south facing window. Notice the direction is indicated at the top of the image with the "N" for north and the arrow pointing to the left. This means that the window is facing south. South facing windows in North America get the most direct sun.

In this category, the plants would have direct sunlight shining on their leaves.

Some Direct Sun

In this image the garden is within 2 feet of a west facing window, although the window can be east or west facing. Your garden could also be within 2 to 5 feet of a south facing window to be within this category.

The plants in this category would be in a brightly lit area with some sunlight falling on their leaves.

Bright But Not Direct

In this image the garden is about 5 feet from a window which is sunlit for part of the day.

The plants in this category would not have direct sunlight on their leaves. However, the light would be described as bright in this area.

Semi-Shade

In this image the garden is within 5 to 8 feet of a North facing window. Your garden could also be within 5 feet of a sunless window to be within this category.

The plants in this category would not have direct sunlight on their leaves. This space would be moderately lit, but not bright.

Shade

This space would be considered poorly lit, but would still be bright enough to allow you to read comfortably during several hours of the day.

STEP 2: Review some choices for plants that are within your light category

You can view images and read more information about the plants in each category by clicking on the category title.

STEP 3: Choose your favorite and start planting

We offer several different ways to help you with this step. We can find a nursery in your area that carries the plants you want. Or, to make it even easier, we can plant your living wall with the plants of your choice and ship it all to you, ready to go.